Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium, coral-orange with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It had mostly opaque coverage with a soft, blendable consistency that was very smooth but had a dense feel and firmer press. The color wore well for nine hours but had some fall out. Sephora Peach (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Time Out (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Boost (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NYX Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Buxom White Russian with a Twist (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Sugared Strawberry (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Satin (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Buxom Glitz Factor (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Aesthetics (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Flame (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Hopeless Romantix (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Supernova (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Freelove (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Viseart Coy #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Night Bird #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Dior Coral Canvas #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Mauve #2 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Maximum Pleasure (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep blackened purple with warmer undertones and a satiny sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a very cream-like, dense, buttery texture that applied well to bare skin (I actually think it applies better on bare skin than primer). This shade wore well for nine hours on me. LORAC Licorice (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Boots (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Chanel Jardin Zen #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Gilded Night #1 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #12 (DC, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Lavender Bubble Bath (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar). Too Faced Miss Sparkles (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Debauched (Right) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 17 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). theBalm Stoked (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #2 (DC, $33.00) is brighter (85% similar). MAC Brownluxe #5 (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Obsessed (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Sugared Violet (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS 413 BLKR #2 (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). bareMinerals VIP (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium pink with warmer undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. I originally thought it was a cheek-only color, though it is not listed on Sephora’s “for use on cheeks” section, which is why you’ll see a cheek swatch for this one as well as a skin swatch! The texture was dense and cream-like, but it remained very pigmented and adheres well to the skin. As an eyeshadow, it works well, but as a blush, it is a little harder to get anything less than pretty intense coverage, and it was harder to really diffuse the edges to the degree that I typically do for blush. The texture also emphasized pores on cheeks. Note, since it’s not a cheek color, the rating reflects only its performance as an eyeshadow. Lethal Cosmetics Mainframe (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Backlash (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Magenta (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Follow the Sun (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced New Money (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Terra Moons Fuzzy Flamingo (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Super Seed (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Wildheart (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Terra Moons Ruby Stars (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #13 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop September (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Tie a Knot (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Hickie (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Crown Prince (LE, $5.00) is darker (85% similar). Too Faced Reality Star (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Party Shop (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop No Rest for the Vivid (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Jelly Bean (LE, $6.25) is darker (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Flock Party #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a very light lavender with a strong, white base and an iridescent sheen. It had semi-sheer color payoff, which was somewhat buildable, but it is definitely one of the least pigmented shimmery shades in the Artist range. I liked it best to brighten up the inner tearduct or along the lower lash line. The texture was dense but blendable, and the color lasted for eight hours on me. Anastasia A1 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Triple Impact (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Steele (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Dew Drop (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Spectacle (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Gravitron (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Unicorn (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Fresh Ice (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Humblebrag (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Haedus (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Red Mist (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Mystery (P, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Au Fil des Fleurs #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). ColourPop Feels (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Baby Cheeks (P, $6.25) is warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Touch of Lilac (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia A1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia Cube (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Mo'rockin Ice (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Diamond Dusk #1 (DC, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever D712 Creme Brulee Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium copper with warm, orange undertones and a frsoted finish. It was richly pigmented with a cream-like, denser consistency that was firm to the touch but very, very smooth and blendable on the skin. The color wore well for nine hours before creasing slightly.
Make Up For Ever D712 Crème Brûlée (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Laura Mercier Tiger's Eye (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Stila Golden Topaz (LE, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Glisten (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop La-La (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Tan Lines (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 13 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Melonie (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Sunfrost (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Viseart Seduction (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Grandstand (P, $9.99) is cooler (95% similar). Viseart Boheme Dream #5 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #10 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Tiger Eye (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Marais (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Pattaya (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Stila Affection (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Sunrise (14) (LE, $39.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Sundance (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a powder eyeshadow available in five distinct finishes: Diamond, Iridescent, Matte, Metallic, and Satin. The texture of all finishes, except the Matte finish, are much denser and more like a cream-powder hybrid. I’ve used traditional eyeshadow brushes (like MAC’s 239, a go-to for me) with these and have hadn’t any issues, but for those who have, I would recommend a firmer, flatter synthetic brush (like MAC 242) to maximize payoff and application. The Diamond and Iridescent finishes have sparkle or micro-glitter, and I have found that the majority of shades have little to no fall out over time for me. The Metallic is the richest, smoothest formula out of the five finishes. The Mattes are soft and silky–much smoother and more finely-milled than the brand’s last formula–but these are sometimes sheerer, though buildable, and can be a little dusty or powdery to work with. The Mattes typically apply well and blend out without issue. The Satin finish feels the firmest of the five finishes but is the most blendable and pigmented; some are closer to metallic and others are more like a natural matte on. I get seven to ten hour wear, depending on the shade, across the range. The eyeshadows are larger than standard (0.08 oz. per the packaging). For the most bang for your buck, consider purchasing two ($32.00) or three at once ($46.00) or watch for seasonal releases of palettes (just be careful if you’ve already bought a few–the brand repeats very often).

Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D712 Creme Brulee Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D712 Creme Brulee Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D712 Creme Brulee Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever Artist Look: S314, I238, ME302, S228, M650, M810, I918, D914, Marc Jacobs Beauty Ody(sea) Eyeliner

Make Up For Ever Artist Look: S314, I238, ME302, S228, M650, M810, I918, D914, Marc Jacobs Beauty Ody(sea) Eyeliner

Make Up For Ever Artist Look: I412, D712, I538, M630, Marc Jacobs Beauty Intro(vert)

Make Up For Ever Artist Look: I412, D712, I538, M630, Marc Jacobs Beauty Intro(vert)